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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.59, 380.34 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.59, 380.34 and 70.96 is: 106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.59 : 380.34 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.59/380.34 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.59x = 380.34 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.59x = 26,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,988.93/253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.43

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